1965 Marcos 1800 vs. 1982 Vauxhall Royale
To start off, 1982 Vauxhall Royale is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Marcos 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Marcos 1800 would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Vauxhall Royale is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Vauxhall Royale weights approximately 600 kg more than 1965 Marcos 1800.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. 1982 Vauxhall Royale has automatic transmission and 1965 Marcos 1800 has manual transmission. 1965 Marcos 1800 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Vauxhall Royale will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Marcos 1800 | 1982 Vauxhall Royale | |
Make | Marcos | Vauxhall |
Model | 1800 | Royale |
Year Released | 1965 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1778 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2690 mm |